Canine Nation - Articles About Dog Training
Eric Brad inspires readers to change the way we relate to our dogs through modern training methods based on behavioural science and rewards, not punishment.
Dog Tails and Random Trails
I’ve had a few random thoughts knocking around the inside of my head lately and this week seemed as good a time as any to toss them out to my readers and see what you may think about them. I offer them in no particular order and they are just things that made me go “hmmm” this week.
Practical Everyday Dog Training
We have a saying in our home, “Train it or manage it.” When it comes to dealing with our dog’s behaviour, it seems there are really only two choices. We can either train our dogs to do things in a way that we like or we can manage their situation so that they don’t have the opportunity to do things we don’t. It’s a practical decision.
Bad Dog – Handling Problem Behaviours
Dog trainers can, and frequently do, debate which techniques for teaching a dog to do a specific behaviour is the most effective. There is some flexibility in how we teach our dogs to do something new. But what about those cases where our dog is doing something we don’t want them to do? What training methods or techniques are available for dealing with those cases and how do we choose?
Dog Training Hearsay and Heresy
There are a few common phrases that float around in the dog training world that get my hackles up. One of those phrases is “I use whatever training technique my dogs need.” The implication being that some dogs are more responsive to one technique over another.
Catch Your Dog Doing Something Right
What if your dog offered you a behaviour you didn’t ask for? What if it was a good idea? Being smart enough to catch your dog doing something right is good for both of you. You get what you want and your dog gets to flex his creative muscles!
Dogs and Concepts – Learning Beyond Behaviours
“Sit.” “Down.” “Fetch.” These are things that most people associate with dog training. But is there more we can teach our dogs beyond simple behaviours? You might be surprised that you already do! And there might be more you can teach them.
The Crossover Files – Positively Frustrating Dog Training
Crossing over to positive training can be frustrating. Abandoning old techniques for new is uncomfortable. Especially when you aren’t good at the new stuff. Dog trainer Eric Brad has found that sticking with positive training is well worth the effort for the rewards that come later!
Top 5 Reasons To Use A Shock Collar On Your Dog
“Electrostimulus” collars or eCollars (sometimes called Shock Collars) are one of the modern tools for dog training. Positive trainer Eric Brad looks at the top 5 reasons to consider using one with your dog!
Dog Training And/Or What Comes Next
Do you ask your dog to do things for you or do you tell them to do them? Trainer Eric Brad believes that how we think about working with our dogs matters. It affects our expectations and can lead to cooperation or conflict. It seems to be an AND/OR proposition.
Confessions Of A Positive Dog Trainer
Is it more ethical or moral to use positive dog training? For Eric Brad, the reasons are less lofty and more practical. And sometimes the simplest reasons can be the most compelling.
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